Kumu Mask

This mask incorporates iconography from two separate dance societies, one male and one female. It is not a dance mask however. It was likely worn only by a healer in the exercise of his or her practice.

African masks as wall decorations

Africa | Anthropomorphic face mask “kifwebe” from the Songye people of DR Congo | Wood with black and white pigment

View A KING ISLAND ESKIMO MASK on Christies.com, as well as other lots from the American Indian Art

Africa | Mask from the Dan people of the Ivory Coast or Liberia | Wood, fiber, brass bells, metal and beads

LUWA LUWA MASK Superb Luwaluwa mask with blue print From Congo Made in late 19 - 20th century made of wood.

Groups are often influenced by the styles of their neighboures, especially if their culture and beliefs are similar. 30x22x12cm The Tsogo and Neighbouring Vuvi People have similar traditions utilising masksin initiation and funeral ceremonies. Masquerades that take place by night are sacred, with attandance usually restricted to initiated males. Daytime ceremonies are for entertainment and may be witnessed by the entire community. 'African art in American collections,' Warren M Robbins…

Ituri mask, Democratic Republic of Congo / find out more details about our project, and confidentially register for possible inclusion, please go to our website: www.WantedArtExperts

Máscara Cihongo | Angola Das Mil Máscaras

Dan Tribe. This is a Dan mask with the signature high-domed forehead, slit eyes, concave face, protruding mouth and covered in a smooth, rich brown patina. It is adorned with Cowrie shells, raffia, and metal bells that frame the face. Dan mythology separates the world into two spheres: the sphere of the village and the sphere of the forest. When a Dan boy reaches 16, he must venture forth from his safe village environment into the hazardous forest. There he must prove his courage by hunting…

Inuit Kiiappak mask, Greenland early 20th century.

Africa | Mask "kifwebe" from the Songye people of DR Congo | Wood, paint, animal hair | Dense parallel striations on the face and the lack of a comb prove that this mask is of female type "kikashi".

Pre Biafran War Vintage Ogoni Mask

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African Masks - Songye Mask #Hairstyles